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  • Adults Alopecia Social: Manchester

    Adults Alopecia Social: Manchester

    Join Alopecia UK for a social get-together in Manchester. Over 18s Only. Read more

  • Trip to Belfast Zoo 2026

    Trip to Belfast Zoo 2026

    Join us for a family-friendly day out at Belfast Zoo! Suitable for children and adults with alopecia and their family. Read more

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Trip to Belfast Zoo 2026

Trip to Belfast Zoo 2026

Join us for a family-friendly day out at Belfast Zoo! Suitable for children and adults with alopecia and their family. Read more

Start: 28th June, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 28th June, 2026 at 6:00pm

Published: 9th March, 2026

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Location: Belfast Zoo, Belfast, BT36 7PN

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Adults Alopecia Social: Manchester

Adults Alopecia Social: Manchester

Join Alopecia UK for a social get-together in Manchester. Over 18s Only. Read more

Start: 4th July, 2026 at 7:00pm

End: 4th July, 2026 at 11:00pm

Published: 15th May, 2026

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Location: The Deansgate, 321 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LW

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 7th July, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 7th July, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 1st September, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 1st September, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Breathwork Workshop for Adults (18+)

Online breathwork workshop for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Led by external facilitator, Chris Ashworth. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 14th September, 2026 at 7:00pm

End: 14th September, 2026 at 8:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online Via Zoom

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Online Kids Activity Group session

Online Kids Activity Group session

This meeting is an online Kids Activity Group session. It is suitable for children with alopecia aged 7-12. Read more

Start: 17th September, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 17th September, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 5th December, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 6th October, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 6th October, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Kids Activity Group session

Online Kids Activity Group session

This meeting is an online Kids Activity Group session. It is suitable for children with alopecia aged 7-12. Read more

Start: 29th October, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 29th October, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 5th December, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 3rd November, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 3rd November, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online Adults (18+) Peer Support Group Meeting

Online peer support group meetings for adults (aged 18+) with alopecia. Open to UK residents only. Read more

Start: 1st December, 2026 at 7:30pm

End: 1st December, 2026 at 9:00pm

Published: 22nd January, 2024

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Location: Online

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Online Kids Activity Group session

Online Kids Activity Group session

This meeting is an online Kids Activity Group session. It is suitable for children with alopecia aged 7-12. Read more

Start: 3rd December, 2026 at 6:00pm

End: 3rd December, 2026 at 7:00pm

Published: 5th December, 2024

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Location: Online

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